Sermons on Self Hatred:

Saved Or Self-Deceived? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 15, 2004

There are many people in the world who assume that they are saved, they assume they are Christians because they go to church. Is that really what the Lord requires for salvation? There may be a lot of people who are not saved today, they are simply self

“Saved or Self Deceived?” Introduction: Are you saved? If you were to die today would you know without a doubt that you would go to heaven? I want to ask you that as I bring this message for you to search yourself and ask yourself if you are really saved, or have you been deceived. I believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Poverty Of Self-Sufficiency Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

As we look at the first Beatitude this morning, I wonder if those listening to Jesus wished they had a dictionary with them because it must have seemed like He was speaking a different language.

The Poverty of Self-Sufficiency I’ve received some wonderful green and gold gifts recently. This Packer headband keeps my ears warm, and this cap announces my allegiance for all to see. This Packer Christmas stocking came filled with Snicker bars; and I even received some “Lambeau loafers” as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer: Caring For Self Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 25, 2004

Discover how Jesus intended prayer to care for the believer.

This morning we continue with our new series on the topic of prayer. We already looked at the first half of the model prayer Jesus taught to His disciples, calling us to get to know God. And we saw that we can best get to know God through approaching God as our Heaven Father, adoring God above ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11-13

Denomination: *other

Fruit Of Self-Control Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2004

This is the 9th sermon in the series "Fruit Producers".

Series: Fruit Producers [#9] FRUIT OF SELF-CONTROL Galatians 5:23 Introduction: Galatians 5:22-23 says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control”. 1. This last fruit of the Spirit really is like a fruit cocktail. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Self-Determined Life

Contributed by David Seeley on Nov 30, 2004

The self-determined life is the life lived with one goal in mind--to please self. God has a better way for His people.

Self-determination: n. 1. freedom to live as one chooses, or to act or decide without consulting others. I. It is a life of fleeing God’s will (Jonah) A. Jonah’s call—Jonah 1:1-2 Jonah was a well-known prophet at Gath-hepher (II Kings 14:25). Like many of the Jews, he felt that God was only the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Self-Inflected Wounds

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

Galatians 6 7Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 2 Corinthians 9 6Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. · God set up the Law of Sowi

Galatians 6 7Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 2 Corinthians 9 6Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. · God set up the Law of Sowing and Reaping. · If you sow corn you’ll reap ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self-Less Love

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Feb 15, 2003

WE ARE LIVING IN A DAY OF SELFISHNESS, (CHRISTIANS) HAVE NO TIME OR LOVE FOR OTHER PEOPLE. IT IS A SHAME THAT A HARLOT HAS TO SHOW US WHAT REAL LOVE IS ALL ABOUT....

TITLE: SELF-LESS LOVE 8/24/02 TEXT: MARK 14:1 – 11 INTRO: IN THIS NEW MILLENIUM, WE ARE LIVING IN A SELF CENTERED SOCIETY. WE ARE LIVING IN A DAY OF ABSOLUTE SELFISHNESS. FOR INSTANCE - · HIGH SOCIETY WOMEN ARE ABORTING BABIES FOR THEIR PERSONAL CONVINIENCE · CHILDREN ARE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sin And Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 8, 2003

Man’s way of dealing with sin vs. God’s way.

Sin and Self Deception I John 1:7-10 INTRO.: New York City’s Jesuit University, Fordham, has for many years had a ram as mascot for its football team. The ram is selected by an audition and is cared for by the students. In 1974, a newspaper article appeared announcing that the then Ram mascot, one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Selling Self To Caesar

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

A Good Friday sermon

READ: JOHN 19:14-16 TEXT: “We have no king but Caesar” (VERSE 15B) “Good Friday”. Have you ever thought about the irony of that? “GOOD Friday”. Have you ever been tempted to think that perhaps another name for the day might be more appropriate? Perhaps:“Solemn Friday”, or “Dark Friday”. Or ...read more

Scripture: John 19:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The "Stare” At The End Of Self

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 23, 2001

“Kodak Moments” were once advertised by the film giants as memorable moments worthy of capture on film. Peter had a frozen memory in this passage. It is the time when Christ stared at him. The stare of Christ is a stair for climbing to usefulness for Chri

THE “STARE” AT THE END OF SELF Luke 22:61—62 INTRO: 1 “Kodak Moments” were once advertised by the film giants as memorable moments worthy of capture on film. In our memories there are little snapshots of detail which are indelibly etched into our minds. We can see the occurr-ences clearly and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:61-62

Denomination: Baptist

The War Of Self-Control

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

TITUS 1:8 / PROVERBS 16:32

THE WAR OF SELF-CONTROL TITUS 1:8 / PROVERBS 16:32 There was once an elderly couple that was traveling through the upstate NY. As they were driving along they saw a sign that said, "Helicopter" rides ahead". Pa said to Ma that he always wanted to ride in one of them helicopters. So they ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8, Proverbs 16:32

Denomination: Bible Church

Seizing Self-Control Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

When the fruit of self-control is not evident in our lives, we’re vulnerable to all kinds of relational ruptures. When the Spirit controls us, we will demonstrate restraint in our lives.

Seizing Self-Control Rev. Brian Bill 8/5/01 This past Sunday afternoon, three of us jumped on a plane and flew to Michigan to interview an applicant for our Associate Pastor of Student Ministries position. Scott Petersen, who is a member here at PBC and runs the airport in town, made the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Deception Of Self-Interests

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Selfish ambitions are deceitfully misleading

The Deception of Self-Interests (Acts 19:24-29) 1. Have you ever stopped to consider all the ways that selfish people deceive? Demetrius is an example of a man who allowed his selfish interests to deceive himself and thousands of others. Dr. Luke wrote, “Demetrius said to his workers, “Men, you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self-Made Outsiders

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002

If someone tells me that the more they look like and act like those of the world the greater a chance of evangelistic success they have, my response is BOLOGNA! And I don’t care how you slice it, it remains BOLOGNA. If we look like and act like the world

Sermon Title: Self-Made Outsiders Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:1-9 Bethel Christian Church Date: October 8, 2000 Scripture Introduction: Once again, this morning we are going to be looking at one of the books which wasn’t quite easily accepted by everyone. Last week we looked at a section of the book ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: *other

Buddhism/Self-Trust Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 22, 2003

Buddhims seeks answers from within, while Christianity relies on help from Above--a look at this Eastern moral philosophy from a Christian perspective.

World Religions—Buddhism>Trust in Self versus Trust in God Philippians 4:11-13 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus Massachusetts A basic teaching of the Bible is that we can’t make it on our own; we can’t find answers, nor can we attain contentment or purpose apart from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, Philippians 4:11-16

Denomination: Congregational